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# SECTION G.SECRET(when Filled In)NARRATIVE DESCRIPTIONAward for Heroic Action or Acceptance of Hazard: Was act voluntary? Describe why act was outstanding, and if it was more than normally expected. Explain why, and how. If on aerial or marine operation, describe type and position of craft, crew position of individual, and all unusual circumstances. State results of the act. Enclose unclassified citation.Award for Achievement, Service, or Performance: State character of service during period for. which recommended. (Give complete description of administrative, technical, or professional duties and responsibilities if not covered in Section C) Include dates of assignment and relief.) What did the individual do that merits the award? Why was this outstanding when compared to others of like grade and experience in similar positions or circumstances? If appropriate, include production, records and assistance rendered by other persons or units. What obstacles were encountered or overcome? Indicate results of achievement, service, or performance. Include, reference to Fitness Reports, Letters of Commendation, or other documentation already on file which supports this recommendation. Enclose unclassified citation.Mr. Tennent H. Bagley, currently Chief of Station, Brussels, is recommended for the Intelligence Medal of Merit in recognition of his outstanding service of 22 years as a Clandestine Services officer.For personal reasons Mr. Bagley has elected to retire effective June 1972.From the beginning of his CS career, Mr. Bagley's exceptional abilities were clearly recognized and he received assignments of ever increasing responsibility in the Soviet operations field. Following a highly successful tour as a senior operations officer in Switzerland, Mr. Bagley was assigned to Headquarters as Chief of the Counter Intelligence Branch of the SR Division. In this key and demanding post, Mr. Bagley showed managerial skill combined with knowledge in depth of the complexities of counter intelligence work. His outstanding performance resulted in his promotion to GS-16 in June 1965 and his subsequent appointment as Deputy Chief of SR Division in September 1965 the comparatively young age of 39.In addition to the full duties as Deputy Chief of an active division, Mr. Bagley continued to carry heavy responsibilities throughout this period in the field of counter intelligence. He was one ofCONTINUED ON ATTACHED SHEET46. ENCLOSURES (List individually) IF ORIGINATOR IS NOT AN EYEWITNESS OR DOES NOT HAVE PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE ACT OR PERFORMANCE, ATTACH AFFIDAVITS OF EYEWITNESS OR INDIVIDUALS HAVING PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE FACTS...1. PROPOSED CITATION-2. 3. 47. RECOMMENDATION INITIATED, BY    Archibald B. Roosevelt, Jr.    Chief    European Division48. TITLE AND SIGNATURE OF EMPLOYEE MAKING RECOMMENDATION    ![signature]49. DATE    15 May 72SECTION E RECOMMENDATION FORWARDED THROUGH OFFICIALS CONCERNED FOR THEIR INFORMATION50. HEAD OF CAREER SERVICE    (Career service of nominee)    TITLE AND SIGNATURE    See Item 52    DATE51. DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CAREER SERVICE    TITLE AND SIGNATURE    See Item 52    DATE52. DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF OPERATING COMPONENT    TITLE AND SIGNATURE    ![signature]    Deputy Director for Plans    DATE    26 July 72SECRET